One project that was derailed by the behemoth that was our end-of-the-decade coverage was the "Build A Body With Bands" Illustration Contest. And I really do want to go forth with this idea. So, let's try again.
In late October, I wrote a post wherein I asked people to help build an entire body out of band names. Readers responded with a plethora of answers: from the literal (Heart) to the surreal (Crystal Antlers) to the spiritual (These Immortal Souls).
Now comes the next step: Below is a list of your answers as compiled by fabulous NPR Music intern Brian Reardon. For the artists or aspiring artists among you, Monitor Mix is holding a contest to see who can illustrate, paint, photograph or in some creative way actualize this "body."
You can use ALL of the band names — by building a figure out of strategically placed words — or you can choose a specific band name for each body part. (For instance, you could design a body with a Radiohead, Flaming Lips and Nine Inch Nails.) It's entirely up to you.
The winner will be featured on the front of the NPR Music home page, their piece will become the Monitor Mix blog header for a week, and they will receive an NPR Music tote bag full of fabulous prizes!
Please send your submissions to monitormix@npr.org. If you want to send a hard copy of your artwork, email me for more info.
All entries are due Friday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. ET.
Want to know the artist and band names associated with human legs, feet and toes? Then here you go:
The Shins
Lung Leg
Barefoot Man
Food for Feet
Two Foot Flame
Toenut
Little Feat
Blackfoot
Little Toe Big Toe
Pinky Toe
The Kneedeeps
Arch Enemy
Head of Femur
Meta Tarsals
For the entire list of body parts in which to work with, you'll need to click the link below. Good luck!
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